Sports Betting Licensing And Operations

Through Ministerial Agreement No. MINEDEC-MINEDEC-2026-00078-A, the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture issued the “Regulations Governing the Sports Betting Licensing Procedure.” The main provisions of these regulations are summarized below:

1. Types of operators. There are two categories of operators:

1. Digital-only operators, which operate exclusively through websites or mobile applications.
2. Hybrid operators, which combine their digital platform with physical deposit or withdrawal points.

2. Mandatory license. The license must be obtained before commencing operations and will have the following characteristics:

• It will be valid for five years.
• The operator may not assign, lease or allow third parties to use it. Changes to the ownership structure or ultimate beneficial owners must be authorized by the Ministry.